Watch out: Fire TV could become the most expensive device in your home
The announcement of the Fire TV set-top box was inevitable. With a huge catalog of streaming movies, TV shows and original series, it only made …
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Here’s how top designers are responding to Google’s gorgeous new Android UI
Google turned a lot of heads last week at Google I/O with the introduction of Material Design, a new user interface which will permeate Android …
Here are all the free Xbox 360 and Xbox One games Live Gold users get in July
Microsoft finally caught up with Sony this month as the Games with Gold program expanded to the Xbox One, bringing two free downloadable games to Xbox Live …
Apple is making it easier than ever to find the best games on the App Store
Ever since the latest overhaul to the App Store, it’s been harder than ever to find the best new apps, especially in the increasingly crowded …
One of 2014’s most addictive iPad games is getting its biggest update yet in July
Hearthstone took the gaming world by storm this year when it launched on the iPad, ushering in thousands of new players and topping the charts on the App …
Something most people missed during I/O: BlackBerry could be Google’s next victim
One announcement that received a little less fanfare than Android L and the Android Wear smartwatches at Google I/O this week was Android Work, an …
Apple isn’t letting Google control your home without a fight
With all eyes on the iPhone 6, it can be difficult to remember that Apple has other hardware aspirations in the pipeline. 9to5Mac reports that …
Huge discounts on Xbox One games and accessories coming this weekend at GameStop
If you’ve been holding out for the right time to pick up a new Xbox One now that Kinect is out of the picture, this …
Here’s how you can play Destiny on PS4 and Xbox One before everyone else
Some lucky gamers got a sneak peek of Destiny, Bungie’s new massively multiplayer shooter during a short First Look Alpha test earlier this month, but the beta …
The 36 biggest games coming to the Xbox One this holiday season
Xbox One owners have a lot left to look forward to in 2014. As was showcased at Microsoft’s press conference during E3, the Xbox One has …
How to turn any smartphone on the planet into a virtual reality headset
When developers lined up for their free smartwatches following Google’s keynote on Wednesday, another intriguing creation made its way into the goody bag, one that appeared to …
Mac vs. PC: Here are the real differences
The burning rivalry between Mac and PC is one of the most storied rivalries in the history of technology — ruining friendships, bringing down corporations and …
Samsung CFO says Q2 earnings will be ‘not that good’
Despite the continued expansion of Samsung’s enormous international footprint, the company’s CFO Lee Sang Hoon says second quarter earnings for 2014 are going to be …
Supreme Court: Cops can’t search your cell phone without a warrant
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that police will now be required to obtain a search warrant before they can access the cell phone of …
Here’s the quickest way to make yourself disappear from Google
Taking advantage of Google’s new policy concerning your “right to be forgotten” can be a bit complicated, but one website is trying to make it …
Google is bringing Android to your Chromebook
Google is giving the Chromebook line a major boost with enhanced Android integration. Stealing the spotlight on Amazon, all 10 of the top 10 highest …
This is Android Wear, Google’s platform for wearables
Google’s keynote presentation continues with an extensive introduction to Android Wear, the mobile platform that will power all of Google’s wearable devices. Android Wear takes the …
A few lucky students are going to be able to rent drones this fall
Why check out a book when you could check out a drone? That’s the decision many students at the University of South Florida are going to …
80% of Flappy Bird clones on Android and iOS contain malware
As if the Flappy Bird phenomenon wasn’t infectious enough to begin with, the torrent of clones that followed the app’s release might be leading to …
Microsoft has become completely fed up with the U.S. government’s surveillance programs
Microsoft has been one of many technology companies standing up to the U.S. government in response to unwarranted, rampant data collection. CNET reports that Microsoft’s …
Crucial Moto 360 feature confirmed right before its big Google I/O launch
Motorola has been hard at work positioning the Moto 360 smartwatch to be a success, most notably through a hugely effective face design competition in which over …
Here’s why the Galaxy Tab S has the best tablet display ever
Samsung’s trend of crafting unbeatably attractive displays continues with the release of the Galaxy Tab S. According to the latest display technology shoot-out at DisplayMate, …
Microsoft’s OneDrive is now one of the best cloud storage bargains
As cloud storage services become increasingly competitive, users will reap the benefits. Microsoft announced on Monday that OneDrive’s free storage will be growing from 7GB …
You need to watch these speedrunners tear through your favorite classic games in record time
Twice a year, the biggest names in video game speedrunning from all around the world come together for Games Done Quick, a livestreamed charity marathon which …
Google is going to start making killer hardware thanks to a major personnel move
When Google acquired Nest earlier this year, we knew the justification would be multifaceted. Not only was Google picking up one of the hottest smart …
Here’s our best look yet at the flagship Moto X+1 in action
There hasn’t exactly been a shortage of Moto X+1 leaks since the name was revealed earlier this year, but now we’ve finally been given a …
Everyone can try out the coolest Apple Maps feature on iOS 8
Late last week, we covered a new feature that had been discovered in Apple Maps on iOS 8 — flyover city tours. It was previously thought that …
How Google will give Android Wear a huge head start months before the iWatch comes out
The next generation of wearable tech is nearly upon us. CNET reports that Samsung is preparing to unveil an Android Wear smartwatch at Google I/O this …
Netflix may have finally found an ISP it actually likes
Netflix might have finally found an ally in a very contentious market. Reuters reports that German telecommunications company Deutsche Telekom is in talks with Netflix …
Here’s when you can expect to see a Fire Phone fire sale
No matter how excited you are by the Fire Phone, it might be in your best interest to wait before you preorder. DealNews took a look back …
